“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (v.8)
There is certainly a lot to think about and meditate on in this chapter. For me though, all the lessons here come back to the condition of our heart. If our heart is pure, so will our witness be, our attitudes towards others, our wives, our children, even our advisories. Our word will be our bond, out oaths true, our friendships unconditional, even going the extra mile to love the unloveable, and to find common ground with the constant antagonist.
Yes it is easy to fall into the trap of eye for an eye, and tooth for a tooth, but leave all that to God. Remain pure in heart, let your light shine before men. And it will not only glorify your Father in heaven, but you will give light to all those around you, that they may see His Spirit at work in you.
The Truth: “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10)
